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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Washington D.C. 1917 to 1938: The Peyote Controversy; Oklahoma's Poor Rich Indians; Tricksters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the land belonging to Indians who were murdered?
(a) It was given to white guardians.
(b) It was given to white settlers.
(c) It was given to their families.
(d) It was given to Negro slaves.

2. What was forbidden to the Indian children?
(a) Telling jokes.
(b) Drinking lemonade.
(c) Going home to see their parents.
(d) Buying candy.

3. The Federal agent told Gertrude that she could have as much as she wanted of what?
(a) Peaches.
(b) Nuts.
(c) Apples.
(d) Bananas.

4. Which famous people did Tate tell Gertrude she saw?
(a) Lewis and Clark.
(b) Gilchrest and Monnin.
(c) Jefferson and Adams.
(d) Clemons and Tate.

5. The older boys at the school worked as what?
(a) Mechanics.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Janitors.
(d) Butchers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children slept in each bed at the boarding house?

2. What city did Zitkala-Sa and Raymond move to after their son went away to boarding school?

3. Where did Zitkala-Sa long to live?

4. What religion did Zitkala-Sa convert to during this time?

5. According to Gertrude's mother, who were the only people who had their hair cut off?

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